Mechanics raises $2,700
for food pantries

Bank employees created the “Employee Dress-down Week,” which ran through Dec. 23. Each employee could donate $5 per day to dress down in support of our local food pantries or employees could donate $20 and dress down for the entire week. This community-focused donation drive also received a lot of support from customers who contributed canned food at all bank locations. The bank matched all donations.

In total, the bank split $2,736 between the Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry and Our Daily Bread in Taunton, Mass.

“It is amazing to see the support and dedication our employees have for our community and for those less fortunate than ourselves,” he said. “To be a strong community bank, you need a strong team of employees – and the Mechanics employees make our ‘Let’s Keep it Local’ tagline a reality! I am beyond proud to work with each and every employee at Mechanics Cooperative Bank.”

The bank also held a “Best Christmas Outfit” contest that highlighted the creativity of employees. Some dressed as presents, some as Christmas trees, and even included a number of very ”unique” Christmas sweaters.

Established in 1877, Mechanics Cooperative Bank is Massachusetts’ second oldest co-operative bank with eight branches in Bridgewater, Taunton, North Dighton, Somerset, Swansea, Fall River and Westport.

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